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Existing Buildings Codes

Topics concerning the use of Chapter 34 of the IBC or the IEBC for existing structures such as historic buildings and others.
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Travel Distance Based on Total Occupancy?
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Paul Sweet
Paul Sweet
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Level 2 or Level 3 Alteration or Change of Occupancy
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steveray
steveray
Mr. Inspector
Windowless story in existing building
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steveray
steveray
jar546
Understanding Applicability in the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC): A Comprehensive Guide
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250
Yankee Chronicler
Yankee Chronicler
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Roof Replacement
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socaldano
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Existing (not in scope) conditions not in compliance
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Means of egress
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Mr. Inspector
Mr. Inspector
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Appeal of Sprinkler System
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381
mtlogcabin
mtlogcabin
jar546
Stairways in Level 2 Alterations - 2024 IEBC
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steveray
steveray
jar546
Level 2 Alteration Change in 2024 IEBC for Clarification on Fire Safety Requirements
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jar546
jar546
jar546
Understanding Changes to the Prescriptive Compliance Method in the 2024 IEBC: A Focus on Risk Category Assignments
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131
jar546
jar546
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required elevator in existing building?
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451
Paul Sweet
Paul Sweet
BayPointArchitect
Applicable codes for an individual item that was installed in the early 1900's
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174
Yankee Chronicler
Yankee Chronicler
CodeWarrior
Substantial Structural Damage under the IEBC
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CodeWarrior
CodeWarrior
Sifu
What "affects" an area of primary function?
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Yankee Chronicler
Yankee Chronicler
JSKeppers
Adaptive re-use for transitional housing program - Fire Sprinklers Required?
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242
CR Design
CR Design
NCRooster
New opening that connects two downtown buildings
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255
mtlogcabin
mtlogcabin
Mr. Inspector
Energy requirements for a Change of Ocupancy
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3
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156
steveray
steveray
jar546
Understanding the Scope of Level 2 Alterations in IEBC Section 801.1
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18
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396
Yankee Chronicler
Yankee Chronicler
jar546
Understanding IEBC Section 603: Level 2 Alterations
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205
jar546
jar546
iOne
FYI: California 45 Day Comment Period on Adopting the CEBC (California Existing Building Code)
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iOne
iOne
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what to do if old building can't meet current IBC...
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steveray
steveray
jar546
Post-Tension Slabs in a High-Rise
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steveray
steveray
jar546
Level 3 in Condo
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Yankee Chronicler
Yankee Chronicler
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1970 BOCA basic building code - stairs
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Yankee Chronicler
Yankee Chronicler
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